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2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Listings

Key

✽ - Applies to CMC AA/AS degree

◆ - Colorado State Guaranteed Transfer Course

For more information see Degree & Certificate Descriptions & Requirements .

NOTE: Not all courses are offered at every campus each term.
 

Professional Photography PHO
  

  •    PHO 237 - Advanced Lighting Technique

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: PHO 234  ; Minimum grade C.
    This course emphasizes advanced lighting techniques for studio and location situations. Use of power pack, mono-block, and small system strobe lighting will be emphasized. Controlling lighting conditions in mixed light situations for a variety of photographic fields including commercial, editorial, advertorial, portrait, and events is covered.
    LEC 30 LAB 30
  

  •    PHO 252 - Color Capture II

    2.0 Credits
    Co-requisites PHO 264 
    Prerequisites: PHO 251 ; Minimum grade C.
    This course will cover aesthetic issues including development of style and technical issues of color management. Students will create a series of images within a chosen genre, such as editorial or portraiture, which are unified by their stylistic qualities. Technical topics include the theory of color management.
    Prev. Course Codes: PHP-252
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  

  •    PHO 261 - Photographic Self Publishing

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    This course is an introduction to the concepts and processes used in producing published works in both print and digital media for promotional and client-based applications. Student projects will explore concepts such as choosing a subject, project proposal, research and story development, basic design principals, and image sequencing. File preparation and delivery of properly color-managed projects for an open loop printing system and digital media output are also covered.
    LECLB 67.5
  

  •    PHO 262 - New Media Storytelling

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    This course is an introduction into new media with an emphasis in storytelling. This course will give students hands-on experience in the storytelling aspect of this 21st century medium. Students will create projects that utilize multi-image photographic skills, audio gathering, video capture, editing video, animation, and text. Students interested in this course should have prior experience with a wide variety of input devices and software. The approach for this course is diverse in order to include editorial and commercial uses of new media for the web. Students will create still photographs and video to communicate ideas in a rich media environment using appropriate software.
    LECLB 67.5
  

  •    PHO 267 - Color Management for Digital Photography

    3.0 Credits
    Co-requisites PHO 210 
    Prerequisites: PHO 162  ; Minimum grade C.
    Color management for various devices and outputs is the focus of this course. Topics include monitor and printer profiling, purpose and applications of ICC profiles, soft-proofing for specified outputs, file preparation and output to different color spaces for print and digital media.
    LEC 30 LAB 30
  

  •    PHO 268 - Portfolio & Career Exploration

    4.0 Credits
    Co-requisites PHO 236  PHO 252  PHO 264 
    Prerequisites: PHO 232 , PHO 234 , PHO 251 , and PHO 263 ; Minimum grade C.
    The course is the terminal/capstone course for the Professional Photography program. Completion of all classes or concurrent enrollment in the remaining classes of the program is a requirement. In this class, students will create a computer-based portfolio and a printed presentation portfolio. Different techniques necessary for the production of the portfolios and styles of portfolios are covered. Resumes, cover letters, promotional pieces, presentation techniques, and skills related to the pursuit of careers and furthering education are covered in this class.
    Prev. Course Codes: PHP-268
    LEC 30 Clock hours LECLB 45 Clock hours
  

  •    PHO 275 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
    Prev. Course Codes: PHP-275
    LECLB
  

  •    PHO 278 - Field Workshop

    3.0 Credits
    In-depth field studies of specific regions in the Western United States are the topics of this course. The course will focus on the application of field techniques and principles during an extended trip to the area of study. The specific area of investigation will be indicated in the schedule of classes each time the course is offered.
    Prev. Course Codes: PHP-270FP, PHP-270YW, PHP-270CN, PHP-270SW, PHP-270AI, PHP-270SU, PHP-270SP, PHP-270FP, PHP-270PP, PHP-047A, PHP-148A, PHP-280
    LEC 15 Clock hours LAB 60 Clock hours
  

  •    PHO 286 - Cooperative Work Experience

    3.0 Credits
    The student will obtain specialized skills through on-the-job training related to the student’s desired vocational interest and goals. The student will work at least eight hours per week and consult an additional one hour per week with the instructor.
    COOP 135 Clock hours
  

  •    PHO 287 - Cooperative Work Experience

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides work experience for students to gain practical work experience related to their educational program.
    Prev. Course Codes: PHP-130A
    COOP
  

  •    PHO 288 - Cooperative Work Experience

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides work experience for students to gain practical work experience related to their educational program.
    Prev. Course Codes: PHP-130B, PHP-030B, PHP-130B
    COOP

Psychology PSY
  

  • ◆ PSY 101 - General Psychology I

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Focuses on the scientific study of behavior including motivation, emotion, physiological psychology, stress and coping, research methods, consciousness, sensation, perception, learning, and memory.
    Prev. Course Codes: PSY-151
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ◆ PSY 102 - General Psychology II

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Focuses on the scientific study of behavior including cognition, language, intelligence, psychological assessment, personality, abnormal psychology, therapy, life span development, and social psychology.
    Prev. Course Codes: PSY-152
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PSY 106 - Human Relations

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Emphasizes the development and practice of effective interpersonal skills on and off the job.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PSY 110 - Career Development

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Assists the student in recognizing his/her career potential, and provides tools for making realistic decisions concerning educational and occupational objectives.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PSY 116 - Stress Management

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Identifies the physiological, emotional, and behavioral aspects of stress. Techniques of stress reduction and management are explored and applied, including nutrition, exercise, assertiveness, time management, and financial management.
    Prev. Course Codes: PSY-275, PSY-271B
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PSY 117 - Parenting

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Focuses on effective techniques for working with children with emphasis on setting expectations, consideration of individual differences, satisfactory communication, and effective parent-child relationships.
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  

  •    PSY 175 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
    Prev. Course Codes: PSY-205A, PSY-205B, PSY-205C, PSY-290A, PSY-270GL, PSY-270HP, PSY-205A, PSY-205B, PSY-205C, PSY-270WD, PSY-047X, PSY-270WS, PSY-270HP, PSY-270GL, PSY-270WA, PSY-270WD, PSY-177
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PSY 204 - Relationships: Challenges & Choices

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Enables the student to preserve and enhance couple relationships by understanding the role of gender differences, conflict patterns, communication skills, problem solving, and the meaning of committment, fun, and friendship.
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  

  • ◆ PSY 205 - Psychology of Gender

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Examines gender differences in work, courtship, family life, and sexual behavior throughout the life span.
    Prev. Course Codes: PSY-270WO
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PSY 211 - Leadership Development

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    The fundamentals of leadership theory and skills are studied in this course. Emphasis is placed upon development of personal leadership theories and techniques and their application to a variety of career orientations including public services, business, and recreation.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ◆ PSY 217 - Human Sexuality

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Surveys physiological, psychological, and psychosocial aspects of human sexuality. Topics include relationships, sexual identity, and sexual health.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ◆ PSY 226 - Social Psychology

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Focuses on the behavior of humans in social settings including attitudes, aggression, conformity, cooperation and competition, prejudice, and interpersonal attraction.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ◆ PSY 227 - Psychology of Death and Dying

    3.0 Credits

    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    This course examines the philosophies of life and death, emphasizing dying, death, mourning, and the consideration of one’s own death.

     
    LEC 45

  

  • ◆ PSY 235 - Human Growth & Development

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Examines human development from conception through death emphasizing physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial factors.
    Prev. Course Codes: PSY-240, PSY-242, PSY-240, PSY-268
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PSY 236 - Assertiveness Training

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    This course teaches the awareness and expressions of individual rights and needs in interpersonal relationships.
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PSY 237 - Child & Adolescent Psychology

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: PSY 101  or PSY 102 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Explores human development from conception through adolescence, emphasizing physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial factors.
    Prev. Course Codes: PSY-248, PSY-210, PSY-262
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ◆ PSY 238 - Child Development

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Focuses on growth and development of the individual from conception through childhood, emphasizing physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial factors.
    Prev. Course Codes: ECP-238, ECE-238, ECE-025, EEC-025, EEC-135
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ◆ PSY 240 - Health Psychology

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    This course consists of an overview of the scientific study of attitudes, behaviors and personality variables related to health, illness and bodily systems. Emphasis is on the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors that cause illness and influence its treatment and prevention.
    LEC 45
  

  • ✽ PSY 245 - Educational Psychology

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Focuses on the relationships between theory, research, and practice in the areas of learning, child development, motivation, and educational assessment.
    Prev. Course Codes: PSY-246
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ◆ PSY 249 - Abnormal Psychology

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Examines abnormal behavior and its classification, causes, treatment, and prevention.
    Prev. Course Codes: PSY-220, PSY-264
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PSY 251 - Child and Adolescent Lab

    1.0 Credits
    Co-requisites PSY 237 
    This course examines concepts presented in PSY-237 through 30 hours of documented child/adolescent observation.
    Prev. Course Codes: PSY-248A
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PSY 265 - Psychology of Personality

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: PSY 101  or PSY 102 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Examines the structure, function, and development of personality. Investigates the major contemporary theories of personality. Covers psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive-social learning, humanistic, trait and optionally, neurobiological, existential, and/or Eastern perspectives.The underlying assumptions and research support for these theories are appraised. Enables the student to gain an appreciation of the value of alternative theoretical approaches to this subfield of psychology.
    Prev. Course Codes: PSY-215, PSY-261
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PSY 268 - Organizational Psychology

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides a comprehensive study of psychological principles and theories as applied to organizational behavior. Topics include motivation, job satisfaction, conflict supervision, human relations, and stress management.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  •    PSY 275 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
    Prev. Course Codes: PSY-290C
    LEC

Public Service PSV
  

  • ✽ PSV 230 - Introduction to Civic Leadership

    3.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Enables the student to develop a critical understanding of public leadership through the study of pertinent models, theories, and research.
    LEC 45 Clock hours

Radio & Television RTV
  

  •    RTV 102 - Beginning Television

    3.0 Credits
    Focuses on principles and techniques of television production in theory and the approach of studio production. Emphasizes producing television programs, beginning with a concept through script to actual studio production, pre production, and post production.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  •    RTV 106 - Radio Programming & Production Lab I

    3.0 Credits
    Focuses on the use of basic radio station equipment, programming, and formats. Includes simulated broadcasting using production studio facilities.
    LEC 67.5
  

  •    RTV 210 - Audio Mixing

    3.0 Credits
    Includes the fundamentals of audio mixing from the audio source to final master. Explains the principles of mixing and the technical foundations of audio recording. Analyzes the principles of acquiring, manipulating, recording, and final mixing of audio and discusses the differences between digital and analog recording. Each student will summarize the function of microphones, audio sources, recording devices, and speakers and complete recording exercises and projects according to provided guidelines. Demonstration of linear and non-linear master mixing will also be required.
    LEC 45
  

  •    RTV 269 - Video Field Production

    3.0 Credits
    Prepares students for production of professional-quality video programming. Students will be afforded the opportunity to attain proficiency in single-camera remote videography, as well as post-production editing and recording engineering.
    LECLB 67.5
  

  •    RTV 278 - Electronic Media Portfolio

    3.0 Credits
    Provides students with an empirical learning experience as they compile an electronic portfolio of their media productions suitable for presenting to a potential employer.
    LEC 45

Reading REA
  

  •    REA 030 - Basic Reading Skills

    2.0 Credits
    Focuses on strategies for word attack, vocabulary development, stages of reading, and basic reading comprehension.
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  

  •    REA 060 - Foundations of Reading

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: REA-030, minimum grade C-; or placement test.
    Focuses on strategies for vocabulary development, improved reading comprehension, and enrichment.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  •    REA 090 - College Preparatory Reading

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Take REA 060 ; Minimum grade C-; or placement test.
    Enables the student to apply strategies for improving comprehension, developing vocabulary, and increasing rate for reading college textbooks.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  •    REA 130 - Technical & Applied Reading

    2.0 Credits
    Focuses on the appropriate reading strategies to understand technical, vocational and academic texts, manuals, professional journals and pleasure materials to complete a task in the workplace and to comprehend a new process.
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  

  •    REA 151 - College Reading

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Covers information processing systems, analytical reasoning strategies, concept development and retention, and patterns of organization with emphasis on applying reading strategies to college expository text.
    LEC 45 Clock hours

Real Estate REE
  

  •    REE 103 - Real Estate Brokers I

    6.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Enables the student, in conjunction with REE 104 , to meet the educational requirements of the Colorado Real Estate Commission for a Colorado Real Estate Brokers license. Includes real estate law and practice, practical application, and current legal issues.
    Prev. Course Codes: REE-120, REE-123
    LEC 90 Clock hours
  

  •    REE 104 - Real Estate Brokers II

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Enables the student, in conjunction with REE 103 , to meet the educational requirements of the Colorado Real Estate Commission for a Colorado Real Estate Brokers license. This course includes Colorado contracts and regulations, real estate closings, and trust accounts and record keeping.
    LEC 75 Clock hours
  

  •    REE 275 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
    LEC 15 Clock hours

Russian RUS
  

  •    RUS 101 - Conversational Russian I

    3.0 Credits
    Introduces beginning students to conversational Russian and focuses on understanding and speaking Russian. Covers basic vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily situations and travel.
    Prev. Course Codes: RUS-101A, RUS-101, RUS-011
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  •    RUS 102 - Conversational Russian II

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: RUS 101 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Continues the sequence for students who wish to understand and speak Russian. Covers basic conversational patterns, expressions, and grammar.
    Prev. Course Codes: RUS-102A, RUS-102
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ RUS 111 - Russian Language I

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Develops students’ interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communicative abilities in the language. Integrates these skills in the cultural contexts in which the language is used. Offers a foundation in the analysis of culture.
    Prev. Course Codes: RUS-151
    LEC 75 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ RUS 112 - Russian Language II

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: RUS 111 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Expands students’ interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communicative abilities in the language across the disciplines. Integrates these skills with the study of the cultures in which the language is used. Offers a foundation in the analysis of culture and develops intercultural communicative strategies.
    Prev. Course Codes: RUS-152
    LEC 75 Clock hours
  

  • ◆ RUS 211 - Russian Language III

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: RUS 112 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Continues Russian Language I and II in the development of increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing the Russian language. Note: the order of the topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ◆ RUS 212 - Russian Language IV

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: RUS 211 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Continues Russian Language I, II, and III in the development of increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing the Russian language. Note: the order of the topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors.
    LEC 45 Clock hours

Science SCI
  

  • ◆ SCI 155 - Integrated Science I

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Examines the nature of energy and matter. Their interactions and changes, and the application of fundamental concepts to the study of our natural world.
    LEC 45 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ◆ SCI 156 - Integrated Science II

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: SCI 155 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Examines earth and biological systems, living and non-living environments through the application and refinement of fundamental energy and matter concepts.
    LEC 45 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours

Ski Area Operations SAO
  

  •    SAO 100 - Introduction to Ski Area Operations

    2.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Designed to introduce a student to the ski industry and provide an overview of the total ski area operation. Careers in the ski industry will be addressed.
    Prev. Course Codes: SAO-011, SAO-110A, SAO-110
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 101 - Ski Area Operations: Concepts

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Introduces and familiarizes the student with the basic concepts, principles, and tools encountered in the technical operations of a ski area.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 102 - Outdoor First Care

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides the student with the first aid skills to quickly respond to sick or injured staff or guests at a mountain resort until the arrival of ski patrol or EMS personnel. This is a National Ski Patrol course.
    LEC 22.5 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 106 - Ropeway Operations

    2.0 Credits
    Co-requisites SAO 107 
    Prerequisites: MAT 107 ; Minimum grade C. Requires college-level reading.
    Covers the daily operation, inspection, and minor maintenance of aerial tramways, lifts, and tows. Current design philosophies, the purpose of various tramway components, safety of the lift crew and skiing guests, as well as guest relations, and the rules and regulations applicable to the operation of tramways in Colorado and upon Federal land will be introduced.
    Prev. Course Codes: SAO-012, SAO-112A, SAO-112
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 107 - Ropeway Operations Lab

    1.0 Credits
    Co-requisites SAO 106 
    This laboratory course will provide the hands on ropeway operations during ski season. Information provided as part of SAO 106 will be put into practice. Guest relations, personnel, and skier safety will be emphasized.
    Prev. Course Codes: SAO-013, SAO-112L, SAO-112
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 110 - Ski Area Risk Management

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Legal and insurance issues of ski area liability are introduced in this course. Emphasis is on regulations and operating procedures in case of an accident and ways to minimize liability risks.
    Prev. Course Codes: SAO-252, SAO-231
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 111 - Equipment Operations

    2.0 Credits
    Co-requisites SAO 112 
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Designed to introduce a student to the safe and efficient operation of various heavy and light equipment currently in use at ski areas such as wheeled and tracked vehicles, stationary equipment, and large hand operated machinery.
    Prev. Course Codes: SAO-020, HEQ-010, HEQ-234A, HEQ-234
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 112 - Equipment Operations Lab

    1.0 Credits
    Co-requisites SAO 111 
    Hands-on operation of selected heavy equipment including backhoe and dozer tractors will be practiced. Common excavation techniques, pre-operations checks, and safety will be emphasized. Students must have a valid driver’s license.
    Prev. Course Codes: SAO-020L, HEQ-012, HEQ-234L, HEQ-234
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 121 - Ropeway Mechanical Maintenance Technician I

    4.0 Credits
    This course will familiarize the student/ropeway mechanical maintenance apprentice with the safe use of hand power tools; use, care and calibration of precision measurement devices; properties and use of various lubricants; proper use of gaskets and packing materials and use/installation of various mechanical seals. Students must be employed as a ropeway maintenance apprentice or a ropeway mechanic/electrician. Instructor approval required.
    LEC 60 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 122 - Ropeway Mechanical Maintenance Technician II

    3.0 Credits
    This course will familiarize the student/ropeway mechanical maintenance apprentice with gears and gear arrangements; major tasks involved in gearbox overhauls; basic principles associated with moving loads; proper use of devices designed to lift and move loads; and the various types of ladders and scaffolds that enable personnel to work at heights. Students must be employed as a ropeway maintenance apprentice or a ropeway mechanic/electrician. Instructor approval required.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 123 - Ropeway Mechanical Maintenance Technician III

    4.0 Credits
    This course will familiarize the student/ropeway mechanical maintenance apprentice with the basic operation/maintenance of bearings, basic principles of measuring/correcting shaft misalignment, and equipment/procedures for aligning shafts. Students must be employed as a ropeway maintenance apprentice or a ropeway mechanic/electrician. Instructor approval required.
    LEC 60 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 124 - Ropeway Mechanical Maintenance Technician IV

    3.0 Credits
    This course will familiarize the student/ropeway mechanical maintenance apprentice with the basic principles associated with measuring and analyzing vibration in rotating equipment, the basic concepts associated with oxy-fuel and arc welding, and the basic parts and safe operation of oxy-fuel gas welding rigs. Students must be employed as a ropeway maintenance apprentice or a ropeway mechanic/electrician. Instructor approval required.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 131 - Trail Grooming Operations

    2.0 Credits
    Co-requisites SAO 132 
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Teaches proper grooming, packing, and slope conditioning techniques to maximize skier safety and enjoyment, and utilizing minimum snowfall to provide an adequate skiing base. Various over-the-snow vehicles and their capabilities and limitations will be dealt with, including grooming implements.
    Prev. Course Codes: SAO-181, SAO-056, SAO-234A, SAO-234
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 132 - Trail Grooming Operations Lab

    1.0 Credits
    Co-requisites SAO 131 
    Covers the basic skills required to safely and properly operate trail grooming equipment and perform trail maintenance activities. Grooming of both downhill and cross country ski trails will be covered. Students must have a valid driver’s license.
    Prev. Course Codes: SAO-182, SAO-057, SAO-234L, SAO-234
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 133 - Terrain Park & Half-Pipe Operations

    2.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Take MAT 060 ; Minimum grade C.
    Focuses on the various terrain park elements regarding layout, construction, and daily maintenance. Half-pipe construction and maintenance will also be explored. Management issues regarding opening/closing procedures and risk management will be analyzed. Collaboration among various departments including snowmaking, grooming, ski patrol, and ski school will be the subject of class case studies.
    LECLB 45 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 141 - Snowmaking Operations

    2.0 Credits
    Co-requisites SAO 142 
    Prerequisites: MAT 107 ; Minimum grade C. Requires college-level reading.
    This course is designed to familiarize students with snowmaking equipment; system design; and operating techniques, technology, and safety.
    Prev. Course Codes: SAO-014, SAO-113A, SAO-113
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 142 - Snowmaking Operations Lab

    1.0 Credits
    Co-requisites SAO 141 
    Operation of snowmaking systems will provide skills in snowmaking techniques and weather monitoring. Equipment used will be selected airless and air/water guns.
    Prev. Course Codes: SAO-015, SAO-113L, SAO-113
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 151 - Snow Vehicle Maintenance

    2.0 Credits
    Co-requisites SAO 152 
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    This course is designed to provide basic information and skills required to safely maintain and repair gasoline and diesel over-the-snow vehicles. Emphasis will be given to hydraulics, vehicle electricity, and manufacturer’s recommended preventative and scheduled maintenance procedures.
    Prev. Course Codes: SAO-016, SAO-114A, SAO-114
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 152 - Snow Vehicle Maintenance Lab

    1.0 Credits
    Co-requisites SAO 151 
    Basic skills required to safely maintain and repair gasoline and diesel over-the-snow vehicles will be provided. Emphasis will be given to hydraulics, vehicle electricity, and manufacturers recommended preventative and scheduled maintenance procedures.
    Prev. Course Codes: SAO-017, SAO-114L, SAO-114
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 155 - Events Management

    2.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Explores race and events management and includes planning, organizing, and conducting events. This course identifies the various components of race and event management including local, regional, national, volunteer and professional groups, budgets, equipment, and personnel.
    Prev. Course Codes: SAO-023, SAO-123
    LECLB 45 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 160 - Ski Patrol Operations

    2.0 Credits
    Co-requisites SAO 161 
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    This course is designed to teach you the basic skiing, equipment handling and rescue techniques required of a ski patroller. You will utilize your training in advanced first aid and your fundamental skiing skills.
    Prev. Course Codes: SAO-161, SAO-051A, SAO-220A, SAO-222
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 161 - Ski Patrol Operations Lab

    2.0 Credits
    Co-requisites SAO 160 
    This course is a laboratory course associated with SAO 160 .
    Prev. Course Codes: SAO-162, SAO-052, SAO-220L, SAO-220
    LAB 60 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 175 - Special Topics

    0.5 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.
    LEC
  

  •    SAO 187 - Cooperative Education

    7.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: 25 credits SAO; Minimum grade C; or instructor permission.
    Provides students an opportunity to gain practical experience in applying their occupational skills and/or to develop specific skills in a practical work setting. The instructor will work with the student to select an appropriate work site, establish learning objectives, and to coordinate learning activities with the employer or work site supervisor.
    Prev. Course Codes: SAO-230C, SAO-230G, SAO-060G
    COOP 315 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 188 - Work Experience

    2.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: 25 credits SAO; Minimum grade C; or instructor consent.
    Provides work experience for students to gain practical work experience related to their educational program.
    Prev. Course Codes: SAO-288
    COOP 90 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 210 - Ropeway Construction & Maintenance

    3.0 Credits
    Students will become familiar with various ropeway construction methods and maintenance techniques. Design features of various manufacturers will be discussed and/or observed. Safety, construction techniques, blueprint reading and both preventative and repair maintenance will be emphasized.
    Prev. Course Codes: SAO-053, SAO-221, SAO-211
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 221 - Ropeway Electrical Maintenance Technician I

    4.0 Credits
    Co-requisites MAT 121 
    This course will familiarize the student/ropeway electrical maintenance apprentice with the theory and procedures applicable to electrical wiring and AC motors as used in the North American ropeway industry. Students must be employed as a ropeway electrical maintenance technician or a ropeway maintenance apprentice or ropeway mechanic/electrician. Instructor approval required.
    LEC 60 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 222 - Ropeway Electrical Maintenance Technician II

    4.0 Credits
    Co-requisites MAT 121 
    This course will familiarize the student/ropeway electrical maintenance apprentice with the theory and procedures applicable to electrical wiring and DC motors as used in the North American ropeway industry. Students must be employed as a ropeway maintenance apprentice or a ropeway mechanic/electrician. Instructor approval required.
    LEC 60 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 223 - Ropeway Electrical Maintenance Technician III

    3.0 Credits
    Co-requisites MAT 121 
    This course will familiarize student/ropeway electrical maintenance apprentice with the theory and procedures applicable to automation controls, continuous process and programmable logic controllers as used in the North American ropeway industry. Students must be employed as a ropeway maintenance apprentice or a ropeway mechanic/electrician. Instructor approval required.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 224 - Ropeway Electrical Maintenance Technician IV

    4.0 Credits
    Co-requisites MAT 121 
    This course will familiarize the student/ropeway electrical maintenance apprentice with the theory and procedures applicable to programmable logic controllers and variable speed drives as used in the North American ropeway industry. Students must be employed as a ropeway maintenance apprentice or a ropeway mechanic/electrician. Instructor approval required.
    LEC 60 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 240 - Ski Area Planning

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Design and clearing of ski trails and locating support facilities approved in long-range ski area development plans are topics of this course. Emphasis will be given to computing skiing capacity and balancing of facilities, lift, and trail capacities with various environmental constraints.
    Prev. Course Codes: SAO-058, SAO-236
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 260 - Ski Area Operations Seminar

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    This seminar will expose students to different individuals who are presently working within the ski industry and will give them exposure to issues which are currently under discussion in the industry.
    Prev. Course Codes: SAO-059, SAO-248
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  

  •    SAO 288 - Supervised Co-Op Work Experience

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: 25 credits SAO; Minimum grade C; or instructor permission.
    Provides work experience for students to gain practical work experience related to their educational program.
    COOP 225 Clock hours

Ski Business SKB
  

  •    SKB 105 - Ski History

    1.0 Credits
    Presents the history of the sport of skiing and the ski and snowboard industry. Examines the changes in equipment, ski areas, and industry from the late 1800’s to today. Class will explore the different roles and influences ski industry leaders and innovators achieved.
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  

  •    SKB 110 - Boot Fitting I

    2.0 Credits
    Retail boot fitting is covered in this course. Included will be anatomy and physiology of the foot, boot design, analyzing and solving fit problems, introduction to foot bed construction, and basic shell expansion and repairs.
    Prev. Course Codes: SKB-016, SKB-116, SKB-110
    LECLB 22.5 Clock hours LEC 15 Clock hours
  

  •    SKB 111 - Boot Fitting II

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: SKB 110 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Advanced boot fitting procedures will be covered in this course and will include the following: advanced modification techniques, stance balancing and canting techniques, custom inner boot fitting options, and advanced foot bed manufacturing.
    LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
  

  •    SKB 117 - Ski & Snowboard Business Retailing & Sales

    3.0 Credits
    Emphasizes the study of the basic principles and techniques of snow sport merchandising, operations, layout, store organization, site location, and customer service with an emphasis on snow sport retailing operations. Enables the student to understand and develop ethical sales techniques and covers the role of selling in the retail process. Areas of emphasis include behavioral considerations in the buying and selling process and sales techniques.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  •    SKB 118 - Snow Sports Promotions

    1.0 Credits
    The different roles and techniques used to develop, produce, and progress snowsport events will be explored. The course examines the needs of promotional representatives who act on behalf of manufacturing, retail, and ski area operations. Students will gain knowledge of management in the areas of facilites, professional organizations, and promotions as well as the different managerial styles that can be applied. This course will also provide the student with individual topics such as quality control, leadership, and strategic planning. Students will also demonstrate the role of management in producing events for the snowsports industry from a financial and legal standpoint.
    LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
  

  •    SKB 119 - Product & Promotion

    3.0 Credits
    Demonstrate the basic principles of producing and promoting a product using promotion techniques and online media components for the action-sport industry. Students will develop strategies for product launches and promotion by utilizing all facets available. Students will create strategies for measuring, analyzing, and assessing the industry, markets, and risk factors for product launches. Upon completion of the course, students will be prepared to present their project to prospective brands, companies, or other outlets.
    LEC 45
  

  •    SKB 120 - Ski & Board Repair & Tuning I

    2.0 Credits
    A well tuned ski can increase the skiers performance and safety. Emphasis will be given to the ski repair shop as a profit center, techniques of ski repair and ski tuning.
    Prev. Course Codes: SKB-017, SKB-117
    LECLB 45 Clock hours
  

  •    SKB 121 - Ski & Board Tuning II

    2.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: SKB 120 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Provides students with advanced skills associated with proper machine and tool use, edge repair, and delaminations, and introduces them to binding inspection and mounting adjustment. Advanced structuring and waxing techniques and evaluation and prioritization of ski and board repairs to ensure product reliability and safety are covered.
    LECLB 45 Clock hours
  

  •    SKB 124 - Introduction to Ski Guiding

    3.0 Credits
    Introduces the student to the basic skill set required to create a successful ski or snowboard backcountry guiding business. Students will be introduced to guiding techniques for touring facilities (hotel or hut), snow cat operations, and heli-skiing operations. Students will gain knowledge of how to educate and instruct their clients. Best practices in snowsport guiding, regulations, and certifications will be discussed, Emphasis is placed on the awareness, prevention, and management of risk, as well as mioximizing client rewards.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  •    SKB 130 - Accelerated Boot Fitting

    3.0 Credits
    Covers retail boot fitting. Included will be the anatomy and physiology of the foot, boot design, analyzing and solving fit problems, introduction to advanced footbed construction, and advanced boot fitting procedures including stance balancing and canting techniques and custom inner boot fitting options.
    LEC 30 Clock hours LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
 

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